Coal Mining Accidents & Deaths
UK Coal Mining Accidents and Deaths 1900-1991 (1500-1899 coming shortly)
This database was compiled from data supplied mainly by Ian Winstanley, with additions from Ray Lawrence, NMRS Records and others
DEDICATION
This work stands as a testament to the men, women and children who worked the mines of Great Britain and to their families.
The work created a bond of trust and loyalty amongst them and a band of comradeship that forged the communities in which they lived and worked. It is a record of the true price of coal.
WE WILL REMEMBER THEM
Ian Winstanley 2023
Search the Database
| Surname | Forename | Year | Age | Mine/Quarry Name | Location | Occupation | Record ID |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CUMMINGS | Robinson | 1909 | 31 | Cadeby Main | Cadeby | Collier | 14300 |
| CUMMINGS | Sidney Hill | 1912 | 23 | Beighton | Beighton | Filler | 14301 |
| CUMMINGS | T. (injured) | 1946 | 55 | Llay Main | Llay | Collier | 14302 |
| CUMMINGS | Thomas | 1903 | 54 | Framwellgate | Durham | Deputy | 14303 |
| CUMMINGS | Thomas | 1906 | 18 | Murton | Murton | Runrider | 14304 |
| CUMMINGS | Thomas | 1913 | 26 | Ravensworth, Shop | Lamesley | Hewer | 14305 |
| CUMMING | Alfred | 1942 | 14 | Wellesley | Methil | Surface Worker | 14263 |
| CUMMING | Andrew Baillie | 1957 | 55 | Dean Park Mine | Stripper | 14264 | |
| CUMMING | James | 1907 | 54 | Crofthead | Fauldhouse | Miner | 14265 |
| CUMMING | John | 1904 | 42 | Lassodie Mill | Kelty | Miner | 14266 |
| CUMMING | John | 1937 | 44 | Wellesley, Redd bing | Methil | Unemployed Colliery Labourer | 14267 |
| CUMMING | Timothy (Injured) | 1981 | 22 | Hem Heath | Trentham | Collier | 14268 |
| CUMMING | William | 1900 | 52 | Oldtown Quarry | Aberdeen | Fireman | 14269 |
| CUMMING | William | 1912 | 47 | Springhill | Springside | Miner | 14270 |
| CUMMERFORD | James | 1938 | 42 | Foulshiels | Stoneyburn | Miner | 14262 |
| CUMBERWORTH | H. (injured) | 1957 | Solway | Mossbay | Track Layer | 14261 | |
| CUMBERBIRCH | Albert (injured) | 1931 | 23 | Victoria (g) | Biddulph | Collier | 14259 |
| CUMBERBIRCH | William | 1916 | 46 | Moss, No.3 | Ince-in-Makerfield | Collier | 14260 |
| CUMBERBETCH | William (injured) | 1933 | 51 | Woodpark | Bardsley | Dataller | 14258 |
| CUMBERBATCH | Frederick (injured) | 1937 | 31 | Whitfield | Norton in the Moors | Ripper | 14256 |
| CUMBERBATCH | J. | 1964 | 55 | Chatterley Whitfield | Norton in the Moors | 14257 | |
| CULVEROUSE | Winston (injured) | 1928 | 16 | Ynysfaio, No.3 | Pen-yr-englyn | Collier Boy | 14255 |
| CULSHAW | D. (injured) | 1957 | 16 | Golborne | Golborne | Haulage Hand | 14250 |
| CULSHAW | Frank (injured) | 1936 | 30 | Astley Green | Tyldesley | Fireman | 14251 |
| CULSHAW | James Robert | 1911 | 21 | Hindley Hall | Hindley | Drawer | 14252 |